Comb



E. A. MASELLI May 1, 1934.

Filed July 15, 1933 -PI'IIIIIIIIII m Inventor Fatented May l, 1934 FATECOMB

4 Claims.

The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in haircombs and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner ashereinafter set forth, a device of this character embodying a novelconstr'ction, combination and arrangement of parts through the medium ofwhich any desired fluid may be conveniently applied to the hair andscalp.

Another important object of the invention is to provide a comb or" theaforementioned character embodying a collapsible bulb constituting areservoir for the fluid, together with novel means for securing saidbulb in position.

(Ether objects of the invention are to provide .a comb of the characterdescribed which will be simple in construction, strong, durable, highlyefficient and reliable in use, compact, light in weight and which may bemanufactured at low cost.

All of he foregoing and still further objects and advantages of theinvention will become apparent from a study of the followingspecification, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing whereinlike characters or reference designate corresponding parts throughoutthe several views, and wherein:-

igure 1 is a View in verti al longitudinal section through a combconstructed in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 2 is a view in transverse section, taken substantially on theline 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a view in longitudinal section through the outer end portionof the comb, taken substantially on the line 33 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a detail view in horizontal section through one of theteeth, taken substantially on the line 44 of Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a View in transverse section, taken substantially on theline 5-5 of Figure 1.

Figure 6 is a view in transverse section, taken substantially on theline 66 of Figure 1.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, it will be seen that theembodiment of the invention which has been illustrated comprisesasubstantiaiiy semi-elliptical handle 1 of suitable material havingformed integrally with its outer end a cone 2 which encloses a bushing3. Anchored in the bushing 3 and projecting outwardly b yond the freeend of the cone 2 is a tube 4 which is closed at its outer end, as at 5.Fixed in openings provided therefor in the tube 4 is a series of hollowteeth 6, said teeth communicating with the tube for receiving fluidtherefrom. The teeth 6 are tapered and closed at their free ends, as at7. Further, the teeth 6 are open on their upper sides Edmondc A.Maselli, West New Brighton, N. Y.

Application July 15, 1933, Serial No. 680,628

to provide outlet slots 8. This is illustrated to advantage in Figure 2of the drawing. Projecting from the tube 4 at an acute angle relative tothe teeth 6 and adjacent the slots 8 in said teeth 6 is a shield 9, thepurpose of which will be presently set forth.

The handle 1 is shaped to accommodate a collapsible rubber bulb 16 whichconstitutes a. reservoir for the fluid. Projecting from one end of thecollapsible bulb 10 is a tapered nipple 11 for engagement in the tube 4,the inner end portion of said tube being internally tapered to provide aseat for the nipple. Projecting from the outer end of the handle 1 is asubstantially segmental neck 12 for the reception of the usualprotuberance 13 on the outer end of the collapsible bulb 10. Thereference numeral 14 designates a retaining yoke which is mounted forswinging movement on the neck 12 and which is engageable with theprotuberance 13 for securing the outer end of the collapsible bulb 10 inposition. The retaining yoke 14 includes a lip 15 for engagement by athumb or finger for actuating said yoke.

In use, the handle 1 is held in the hand in such a manner that theoutlet slots 8 in the teeth 6 and the shield 9 are uppermost as the combis drawn through the hair. The desired quantity or fluid may be expelledfrom the collapsible bulb 10 for application to the hair and scalp bypressing inwardly on the exposed portion of said bulb, preferably withthe thumb of the hand in which the comb is being held. As the comb isdrawn through the hair, the shield 9 prevents fluid which is expelledfrom flowing over the tube 4, the excess fluid collecting beneath saidshield at the tube 4. To remove the collapsible bulb 10 for any purpose,as for refilling, it is only necessary to swing the retaining yoke 14outwardly to inoperative position, thus permitting the outer end of saidbulb to be swung outwardly from the handle 1, after which the nippie 11may be withdrawn from the tube 4.

I is believed that the many advantages of a comb constructed inaccordance with the present invention will be readily understood, andalthough the preferred embodiment of the invention is as illustrated anddescribed, it is to be understood that changes in the details ofconstruction and in the combination and arrangement of parts may beresorted to which will fall within the scope of the invention asclaimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A comb comprising a tube, means for injecting a fluid into said tube,hollow teeth mounted on the tube and communicating therewith forreceiving the fluid therefrom, said teeth having outlet openings in oneside thereof, and a shield mounted on the tube adjacent said one side ofthe teeth.

2. A comb comprising a handle, a cone projecting from one end of thehandle, a tube mounted in the cone and projecting beyond the free endthereof, a collapsible bulb mounted in the handle and communicating withthe tube, said bulb constituting a fluid reservoir, a series of hollowteeth mounted on the tube and communicating therewith for receivingfluid therefrom, said teeth having outlet slots in one side thereof, anda shield mounted longitudinally on the tube and projecting therefrom atan acute angle relative to the teeth adjacent said one side of saidteeth.

3. A comb comprising a substantially semielliptical handle, an integralcone projecting from one end of the handle, a bushing in the cone, atube fixed in the bushing and projecting longitudinally beyond the freeend of the cone, said tube being closed at its outer end, a series ofhollow teeth mounted on the tube and communicating therewith forreceiving fluid therefrom, said teeth having outlet slots in one side, ashield mounted longitudinally on the tube and projecting therefrom at anacute angle relative .to the teeth, said shield being adjacent said oneside of the teeth, a collapsible bulb, constituting a fluid reservoir,mounted in the handle, a nipple projecting from one end of the bulb andengaged in the tube, and means on the other end of the handle forreleasably securing the bulb in said handle.

4. A comb comprising a substantially semi-elliptical handle, an integralcone projecting from one end of the handle, a bushing in the cone, atube fixed in the bushing and projecting longitudinally beyond the freeend of the cone, said tube being closed at its outer end, a series ofhollow teeth mounted on the tube and communicating therewith forreceiving fluid therefrom, said teeth having outlet slots in one side, ashield mounted longitudinally on the tube and projecting therefrom at anacute angle relative to the teeth, said shield being adjacent said oneside of the teeth, a collapsible bulb, constituting a fluid reservoir,mounted in the handle, a nipple projecting from one end of the bulb andengaged in the tube, and means on the other end of the handle forreleasably securing the bulb in said handle, said means including aprotuberance on the bulb, a substantially segmental neck on the handlefor the reception of the protuberance, and a retaining yoke mounted forswinging movement on the neck and engageable over the protuberance.

EDMONDO A. MASELLI.

